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Tomb of Anders Celsius

A small church in Uppsala hides the grave of a renowned 18th-century astronomer.

Uppsala, Sweden

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Grave of Anders Celsius.   CoolestCrab / Atlas Obscura User
Location of the grave of Ander’s Celsius! Note the outline in the carpet!   CoolestCrab / Atlas Obscura User
The church of Gamla Uppsala.   CoolestCrab / Atlas Obscura User
Weathering of copper plates on the outside of the church.   CoolestCrab / Atlas Obscura User
St George.   CoolestCrab / Atlas Obscura User
St George and the Dragon.   CoolestCrab / Atlas Obscura User
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There is a small unassuming church near Gamla Uppsala that holds (and hides!) treasures that may be missed by the casual visitor.

Keep an eye out for the grave of the scientist Anders Celsius, whose name is given to the popular temperature scale. This is beneath the carpet in the central the aisle, with only a small note to indicate its presence.

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Look for a secluded alcove near the entrance to the church, where there is a giant mural of St George battling with the fabled dragon.

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September 25, 2019

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